Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan

It is with regret that we report the following deaths in Counties Cavan and Monaghan, as recorded on RIP.ie within the past 24 hours.

Nancy Kenny

(née Reilly)

Kilcogy lower, Kilcogy, Cavan

Nancy died peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, on Saturday 4th April 2026.

Predeceased by her husband Mark, parent's Pat and Bridget, sister Mary, brother's Paddy and Joe.

Sadly missed by her niece, nephew's, sister's in-law, cousin's, neighbour's and friend's.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Reilly's Funeral home Kilcogy (N39W1D6) on Monday evening from 6.30pm to 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in our Lady's of Lourdes church Mullahoran. Mass can be viewed here.

Creamation afterwards at 1 o'clock in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd. Cavan. (password; Crem7T)

House private please.

Donations in lieu if desired to Kilcogy First Responders c/o the undertaker or any family member.

Fintan McManus

Railway Road, Belturbet, Cavan / Lisnaskea, Fermanagh

Fintan McManus, Railway Road, Belturbet, Co. Cavan and formerly Corradillar, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh. Saturday 4th April 2026, peacefully in the loving care of his family and excellent staff of Medical Five, Cavan General Hospital and Oncology Unit, Drogheda.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, brother Terry, son Mark (Trish), grandchildren James, Leo and Rebecca, sister-in-law Colette, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Fintan will be reposing at Lawlor's Funeral Home, Ernehill, Belturbet (H14 VP68) on Tuesday evening from 6pm until evening prayers at 8pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Belturbet followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care Team, care of Mark Lawlor, Undertaker.

House Strictly Private Please.

Funeral service can be viewed here.

Joe Mc Quaid

Dernasell East, Scotstown, Monaghan

Clerkin Funeral Directors regret to announce that the death has occurred of Joe Mc Quaid, Dernasell East, Scotstown, Co Monaghan, Sunday 5th of April, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home.

Predeceased by his parents John and Lena, his infant baby brother Anthony and sister-in-law Margaret.

"May Joe’s Gentle Soul, Rest Now In Peace"

Joe will be forever loved and cherished by his wife Lillian, his children Pauline (Gerard Keenan), Seamus (Suzie) Fiona (Darren Conlon), Aidan (Joanne) Anita, Martin, Mark (Lisa) and Paul (Donna), his adored 13 Grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, his brothers Jerry (Philomena), Seamus (Elish), and Noel, his nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and all who knew and loved him.

Joe will repose at his Clerkins Funeral Home on Monday (6th) and Tuesday (7th) from 5pm until 9pm. Joe’s funeral procession will arrive to St. Joseph’s Church, Knockatallon via his late residence for 11am Funeral Mass on Wednesday (8th), followed by cremation in Lakeland crematorium. Family flowers only please by request.

“All family homes are strictly private please to give the family time and respect to spend with Joe”

"Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To Clerkin Funeral Directors"

Mack (Michael) Casey

Corrintra, Castleblayney, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Mack (Michael) Casey, Corrintra, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, more recently Castleross Retirement Village. Peacefully Sunday 5th April 2026 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary-Kate, brothers Frank and Denis, sister Mamie McVicar, his brother-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sister Patricia Duffy, brother-in-law Brendan, nieces nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Mack will repose in Castleross Retirement Village on Monday 6th April from 3pm to 7pm and privately among his family, neighbours and friends at his home afterward.

Removal from his home on Tuesday morning at 11:30 am arriving to St. Michael’s Church, Annyalla for requiem mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace

If you would like to leave a message of condolence for the family please use the 'Condolence' section below. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and kindness at this difficult time.

Annie Mc Skean

(née Duffy)

O’ Duffy Terrace, Ballybay, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Annie Mc Skean (Nee Duffy), O’Duffy Terrace, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan on Sunday April 5th, peacefully at home, surrounded by her devoted and loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Thomas (Cla), parents Thomas and Mary Ellen, brothers Francis, Paddy, Mickey and Tommie and her sister Molly.

Annie, deeply regretted and remembered with love by her loving family, daughters Katrina (Hugh), Anita (Brendan Rip), Gráinne (Jeremy) and Aishling (Owen), sons John, Thomas (Rosaleen), Paul (Eleanor) and Barry (Nichola), her 14 cherished grandchildren, 5 adored great-grandchildren, sister Kathleen, brothers Brian and John, sisters in-law Ita, Jeanette, Veronica, Sheila and Jenny, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

May Annie’s Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Annie will repose at Wards Funeral Home Ballybay (A75H585) on Tuesday evening from 4pm until 8pm. Annie’s funeral cortège will travel from her home (O’Duffy Terrace) on Wednesday morning at 10:30am (proceeding on foot) to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church Ballybay for funeral mass at 11am , followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

House strictly private to family by request, please.

Lily (Elizabeth) Rice

(née McGlone)

Magherashagry, Drum, Monaghan, H16YF90

The death has occurred of Lily Rice, Magherashagry, Drum Co. Monaghan. Peacefully on Sunday the 5th of April 2026, surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff of Monaghan General Hospital.

Predeceased by her Husband Christy Rice.

Lily will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her son Gerard (Bernadette), daughter Madeleine (Brendan), grandchildren Brendan, Ciara, Christopher, Kathryn and David, great - grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at her home, Magherashagry, Drum ,Co. Monaghan (H16YF90) on Monday the 6th of April and Tuesday the 7th of April from 12pm until 9pm each day.

House private to family only on the morning of the funeral please.

Removal from her home on Wednesday the 8th of April to arrive at the Church of Immaculate Conception, Scotshouse for 12 noon funeral mass. Followed by burial in Saint Joseph's Church Cemetery, Corrinshigo, Drum, Co. Monaghan (H16E021).

May Lily's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired, in lieu of flowers to The Willowbridge Ward, Palliative Care Monaghan Hospital c/o George Hall Funeral Director, donation box or any family member.

Condolences for any of the families above can be left at rip.ie

The management and staff of The Anglo-Celt wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of the deceased.